CVE-2022-37375: PDF-XChange Editor JPC File Parsing Out-Of-Bounds Read Information Disclosure Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of JPC files. Crafted data in a JPC file can trigger a read past the end of an allocated buffer. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2022-37375?
CVE-2022-37375 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of PDF-XChange Editor.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is PDF-XChange Editor version 9.3.361.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-37375?
The severity of CVE-2022-37375 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
How can I fix CVE-2022-37375?
To fix CVE-2022-37375, users should update PDF-XChange Editor to the latest version available.